Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : What is the average of the first 13 odd numbers?
Option 1: 14
Option 2: 13.5
Option 3: 12
Option 4: 13
Correct Answer: 13
Solution : The sum of the first 'n' odd natural numbers = n$^2$ Average = $\frac{\text{Sum of all observation}}{\text{Total number of observation}}$ The sum of the first '13' odd natural numbers = (13)$^2$ = 169 ⇒ Average = $\frac{169}{13}$ = 13 $\therefore$ The average of the first
Question : If A is 6 times more than B, then B is what percentage less than A?
Option 1: 83.33%
Option 2: 28.56%
Option 3: 14.28%
Option 4: 85.71%
Correct Answer: 83.33%
Solution : If A is 6 times more than B, then B is $\frac{1}{6}$ or approximately 16.67% of A. $\therefore$ B is (100 – 16.67) = 83.33% less than A. Hence, the correct answer is 83.33%.
Question : Amjad Ali Khan is associated with which instrument?
Option 1: Veena
Option 2: Nadaswaram
Option 3: Sarangi
Option 4: Sarod
Correct Answer: Sarod
Solution : The correct answer is Sarod.
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, a renowned sarod maestro, is sometimes known as the "Sarod Samrat". He is his family's sixth generation of Sarod players. His father, Haafiz Ali Khan, a court musician in Gwalior until the country's independence in
Question : Under which amendment act, article 51A (K) of the Indian Constitution was inserted in the constitution?
Option 1: Eighty-sixth Amendment Act
Option 2: Eighty-second Amendment Act
Option 3: Eighty-fourth Amendment Act
Option 4: Eighty-first Amendment Act
Correct Answer: Eighty-sixth Amendment Act
Solution : The correct option is the Eighty-sixth Amendment Act.
The Constitution inserted article 51A(k) of the Indian Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002. This amendment came into effect on January 3, 2003. This Article of the Constitution deals with the fundamental duties of citizens,
Question : Which of the following architecture is a memorial of Aurangzeb's wife, Dilras Banu Begum?
Option 1: Jama Masjid
Option 2: Bibi Ka Maqbara
Option 3: Shah Begum's Tomb
Option 4: Taj Mahal
Correct Answer: Bibi Ka Maqbara
Solution : The correct answer is Bibi Ka Maqbara.
The Bibi Ka Maqbara is a memorial located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, and it is often referred to as the "Taj of the Deccan" because of its architectural similarity to the Taj Mahal. The Bibi
Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the sixth term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term and the third term is related to the fourth term. FOL : RUL :: KAR : WGR :: ? : TON
Option 1: HIN
Option 2: HIM
Option 3: HJM
Option 4: HJN
Correct Answer: HIN
Solution : Given: FOL : RUL :: KAR: WGR ::? : TON
Add 12, 6 and 0 in the place value of the first, second and third letter respectively, to obtain the required missing term – Like, FOL : RUL→F + 12; O + 6; L +
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, 231 means Flower is Green, 307 means A Green Tree, and 781 means Tree and flower. Find the code for is.
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 8
Option 3: 0
Option 4: 2
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : Given: I. 231 means Flower is Green II. 307 means A Green Tree III. 781 means Tree and flower.
From I and II, the common word and code are Green and 3. Thus, Green is coded as 3. From II and III, the common word
Question : Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'No correction required' if the sentence is correct as given.
His temperament (disposed him to) argue readily with people.
Option 1: disposed him of to
Option 2: dispose him to
Option 3: disposed him off to
Option 4: No correction required
Correct Answer: No correction required
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation:
The original sentence is grammatically correct. The verb "disposed" is appropriately used in the sentence to convey the idea that his temperament inclined him to argue readily with people. In this context, "disposed" is
Question : Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No Error'. When he buckled down to his / work he became the slyer / and cleverest of diplomats.
Option 1: When he buckled down to his
Option 2: work he became the slyer
Option 3: and cleverest of diplomats.
Option 4: No Error
Correct Answer: work he became the slyer
Solution : The second option is correct.
The error is in the use of the comparative form of the adjective "sly". The correct comparative form is "slyer", but the superlative form should be "slyest" in the given sentence.
The corrected sentence would be:
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the missing number of the given series. 36, 73, 147, 295, 591, ?
Option 1: 1163
Option 2: 1188
Option 3: 1183
Option 4: 1197
Correct Answer: 1183
Solution : Given: 36, 73, 147, 295, 591, ?
In the above-given series, multiply the previous number by 2 and add 1 to get the next number. (36 × 2) + 1 = 72 + 1 = 73 (73 × 2) + 1 = 146 + 1
The Question containing Inaapropriate or Abusive Words
Question lacks the basic details making it difficult to answer
Topic Tagged to the Question are not relevant to Question
Question drives traffic to external sites for promotional or commercial purposes
The Question is not relevant to User
And never miss an important update